Measurement of respiratory rate is a vital sign. Nurses need to understand the anatomy and physiology of normal breathing to measure respiratory rate and interpret findings. The second in our ...

Marine mammals exhibit a suite of physiological adaptations that enable prolonged breath-holding and efficient underwater activity. Their respiratory systems are uniquely modified to withstand extreme ...

A new study provides a fundamental understanding of the diversification of small molecules called respiratory quinones and its adaptive consequences in bacterial species. Bioengineers specifically ...

THIS is a book of 268 pages on anatomy and physiology, written by a member of the nursing profession. The author states that the text is compiled from many well-known books, and that nearly all the ...

Most exercise scientists would agree that the physiological determinants of peak endurance performance include the capacity to transport oxygen to the working muscle, diffusion from the muscle to the ...

Lecturer Mireia Manzano explains why anatomy and physiology matter in nurse education, forming the building blocks of safe and effective care for early career nursing staff. Subscribe today for ...